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Images of the sculptures “Pollinators 1 & 2” by Ron Baird located in The Esplanade Park, Pickering

Image of the sculpture “Poppies Obelisk” by Jean Pierre Schoss - Dog Bite Steel located at Esplanade Park, Pickering

The Spirits of Pickering are sculptures that represent the people of Pickering. It shows the many parts of life that are embodied. And each includes parts that can be moved and played with, most often being bells or chimes. In a way, this shows how we can interact with others in the community, much like we can interact with the moving parts of these sculptures.

Image of the sculpture “Pickering Pioneer Family” by Andreas Drenters located at Pickering Civic Centre, Esplanade Park, Pickering

The Community Canvas is a collage that was created through community collaboration. 150 panels of artwork to celebrate 150 years – three of Tom’s paintings were chosen to be broken down into a 50-square template for the Pickering community to create their own original piece.

• March 27, 2023-Regular Meeting of Council-Council authorizes donations of $10,000 to support Ukraine’s energy infrastructure and $10,000 to support earthquake recovery efforts in Turkey and Syria
• Council received memo and end of term recommendations from the Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce
• Council approves recommended changes to the City’s Waterfront Permit Parking Program
• Council endorses a 5-year Corporate Geographic Information System Strategic Plan
• Council approves staff to implement Lobbyist Registry
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March 23, 2023 – Today, Mayor Kevin Ashe and Members of Pickering Council, along with Regional Chair John Henry, marked the City of Pickering’s commitment to voluntarily share its gaming revenues with the Region of Durham, which will act as a critical source of funding in advancing shared priorities for the broader community.

March 20, 2023 - The Intelligent Community Forum (ICF) has recognized Pickering as one of the world’s Smart21 Communities of 2023.

The ICF’s annual awards program recognizes the world’s leading municipalities that are successfully leveraging the power of technology to develop inclusive and prosperous communities.

In 2022, Tracey-Mae Chambers, Métis artist and a member of the Métis Nation of Ontario, installed #hopeandhealingcanada at the Pickering Museum Village, Puterbaugh Schoolhouse. Though no longer available, framed photographs will be exhibited inside the lobby at Chestnut Hill Development Recreation Complex (1867 Valley Farm Rd.) starting March 18, 2023.

• The City of Pickering approves sharing casino revenues with the Region of Durham
• Council Members presented with a Long Standing Service Certificate
• The Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce (PABRT) 2022 Year End Report and Proposed 2023 Work Plan was received for information
• Council approves Green and Inclusive Community Building Fund Application
• Overview provided of financial impacts to the City of Pickering regarding Bill 23 More Homes, Built Faster Act
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